Hands-Free Technologies pose hidden Dangers for Drivers
October 23, 2015
Knoxville, TN – Potentially unsafe mental distractions can persist for as long as 27 seconds after dialing, changing music or sending a text using voice commands, according to surprising new research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
The results raise new and unexpected concerns regarding the use of phones and vehicle information systems while driving.
Surprising research finds that mental distractions can persist long after completing a task
LBL Law Enforcement gives Summer Safety Tips
June 22, 2013
Golden Pond, KY – In preparation for one of the most popular holidays at Land Between The Lakes (LBL), Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers are offering their annual list of safe habits to follow while visiting the National Recreation Area and area State Resort Parks.
“We want everyone to have fun while they are here,” explains Forest Service Law Enforcement Patrol Captain, Duane Cameron, “and often times practicing safe habits can make all the difference in the world.”
LBL’s Energy Lake Area. (Land Between the Lakes)
Consumer Reports finds Hidden Costs in Cell-Phone and Digital-Wallet Payment Services
August 4, 2011
Survey finds Americans not clamoring to pay with cell phones just yet
Yonkers, NY – While Americans are still using plenty of cash, checks, credit and debit cards to pay their bills, new electronic methods such as paying by cell phone or digital wallets are emerging. Before jumping in, consumers should be aware of the disparity in loss liability and consumer protections they offer, according to Consumer Reports.
CR’s latest investigation into these new payment options finds that banks and technology companies are jostling for a greater share of the $50 billion a year in fees generated by everyday transactions. Some services by PayPal, Obopay, Square, Zong, and FaceCash already allow you to pay for purchases with your cell phone, but so-called digital wallet services are scheduled to hit the market soon. [Read more]
Two in Three Consumers have walked out of a Store because of Poor Customer Service
June 7, 2011
Walmart was among the worst for their retail service in eight of the 21 categories Rated for customer service
Yonkers, NY – Just how frustrated are Americans with the state of customer service? According to a new Consumer Reports’ survey, 65 percent are “tremendously annoyed” by rude salespeople and 64 percent of respondents said that they had left a store in the previous 12 months because of poor service. This survey is part of a larger investigation on customer service featured in the July issue of Consumer Reports and online at www.ConsumerReports.org.
The report names Walmart among the worst in customer service for its retail service in eight out of 21 industries evaluated. [Read more]
7.5 Million Facebook Users are under the age of 13, violating the Site’s Terms
May 12, 2011
Use of Social Media Increases Threat to Personal Security
Annual State of the Net Survey Also Found that Around $2.3 Billion Lost to Malware
Yonkers, NY – Of the 20 million minors who actively used Facebook in the past year, 7.5 million of them were younger than 13, according to projections from Consumer Reports’ latest State of the Net survey. Facebook’s terms of service require users to be at least 13 years old.
Also among this group of minors using Facebook, more than 5 million were 10 and under. Consumer Reports survey found that their accounts were largely unsupervised by their parents, exposing them to malware or serious threats such as predators or bullies. The report on Internet security, which includes the full survey results and advice for parents of Facebook users, is featured in the June issue of Consumer Reports and on www.ConsumerReports.org. [Read more]
